McGregor Executive Airport (KPWG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for McGregor Executive Airport in Waco, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
McGregor Executive Airport (KPWG) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Waco, TX at 592 ft. KPWG reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 17, 22, 35) — longest 5,501 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.525. Track KPWG in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 34°C (94°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPWG 291856Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 34/22 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP122 T03440222
What changed at KPWG?
Since the 1756Z (12:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 170° to 140°.
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Current pilot readout for KPWG
KPWG is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,050 ft (field elevation 592 ft). KPWG does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KACT, about 9 nm away.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KPWG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 5,501 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 22 | 3,484 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 04 | 3,484 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 8 kt right |
| 35 | 5,501 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 5 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 11→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPWG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around McGregor Executive Airport in Waco, TX: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KPWG is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KPWG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DFW UA /OV 15 SW DFW/TM 1930/FL130/TP A321/TB MOD 130-120/RM DURD
DFW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15 SW DFWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1930Reported at 19:30 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD 130-120Turbulence: moderate 13,000–12,000 ft.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
AUS UA /OV 15SE AUS/TM 1648/FL050/TP SR20/SK B035 T048
AUS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15SE AUSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1648Reported at 16:48 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP SR20Aircraft type reporting.SK B035 T048Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
AUS UA /OV KAUS360010/TM 1628/FL035/TP E75L/SK BKN035
AUS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KAUS360010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1628Reported at 16:28 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK BKN035Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
GTU UA /OV 4 NORTH/TM 1604/FLDURD/TP P28A/SK SK SCT027
GTU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 4 NORTHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1604Reported at 16:04 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK SK SCT027Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
AUS UA /OV KAUS360005/TM 1558/FL036/TP A320/SK BKN036
AUS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KAUS360005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1558Reported at 15:58 UTC.FL036Altitude: 3,600 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN036Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
HYI UA /OV HYI/TM 1555/FL030/TP C-172/SK BKN022
HYI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HYILocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1555Reported at 15:55 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP C-172Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN022Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
AUS UA /OV 4 N AUS/TM 1517/FLDURD/TP A321/SK BKN031
AUS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 4 N AUSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1517Reported at 15:17 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN031Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
AUS UA /OV 5 N AUS/TM 1458/FLDURD/TP B737/SK BKN030
AUS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 5 N AUSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1458Reported at 14:58 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPWG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPWG reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 84%
- 04
- 8%
- 22
- 7%
- 35
- 1%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KPWG
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KPWG
- FAA LID
- PWG
- City
- Waco
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 592 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.4849, -97.3165
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KACT
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.525 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 5h 33m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
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AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPWG reported VFR conditions during about 81.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 278 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.9 kt, calm 8.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.9 | 12.8 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 70.0 | 18.1 | 7.1 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 72.9 | 18.8 | 5.1 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 75.1 | 18.8 | 4.1 | 2.0 |
| May | 79.3 | 16.0 | 3.3 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 89.1 | 8.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 92.9 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 95.3 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 88.1 | 8.4 | 2.6 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 84.5 | 10.0 | 3.8 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 80.4 | 11.6 | 5.3 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 72.9 | 15.7 | 6.2 | 5.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.9 kt |
| Feb | 8.9 kt |
| Mar | 9.3 kt |
| Apr | 9.1 kt |
| May | 8.3 kt |
| Jun | 7.8 kt |
| Jul | 7.3 kt |
| Aug | 7.2 kt |
| Sep | 6.5 kt |
| Oct | 7.4 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 kt |
| Dec | 7.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPWG weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KPWG?+
KPWG has 4 runways — 04, 17, 22, 35; the longest is 5,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPWG report its own weather?+
Yes — McGregor Executive Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPWG have a TAF?+
No — KPWG does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KACT, about 9 nm away.
Does KPWG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KPWG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPWG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for McGregor Executive Airport (KPWG)
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